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Built to Grow: The Small Business Playbook

The Playbook After the NFL: Markus Wheaton on Business, Mindset & Mental Health

Built to Grow: The Small Business Playbook · 2026-02-20 · 30 min

Episode notes

In this episode of Built to Grow, host Ryan Naylor sits down with former Markus Wheaton, a standout wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers, who’s now tackling an entirely new arena: small business ownership. Ryan asks the question everyone wants to know: “What’s harder… the NFL or running a small business?” Markus’ answer sets the tone for a raw, honest, and inspiring conversation about transitioning from elite athletics to entrepreneurship.

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